Comparing Benchmarking Models
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Benchmarking is becoming increasingly common. This 9 page paper explores the concept and uses of benchmarking to help the student develop a deeper understanding pf the processes and strategies of benchmarking by looking at three different benchmarking models that have been developed. The models examined are the evolutionary model, the integration model and the model developed as a part of the Agile Construction Initiative (ACI). The first two are broad flexible models, whereas the last is narrower and applicable to a single industry. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Competing With the Superstores: Strategies for the Small Retail Operation
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A 5 page discussion of the competitive dilemma faced by small retail operations at the hands of Superstores. Presents a competitive strategy which involves dispelling the myths of Superstore advantages. Presents actual examples from the retail world and concludes that carefully analyzing the competition, remaining as competitive as possible in price, and devoting personalized attention to customers, the small retail operation can expect to not only retain its customers but to gain more. Bibliogrphy lists 4 sources.
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Competitive Advantages of Learning Curve and Economies of Scale and Scope
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Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include Ford, Boeing and T1 networks. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvLrnC06.rtf
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Competitive Environment of Oligopolies
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This 7 page report discusses the variations in oligopoly markets. The information in the report is focused primarily on the relationship between concentration and profitability. Conjectural variations in oligopoly markets, in theory, are most often determined through circumstances in which the market presents a realm of potential and unplanned for levels of both profitability and concentration. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BWolicom.rtf

Complexity Theory
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This 8-page paper analyzes two articles on complexity theory and compares them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Complexity Theory And Management
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This 14 page paper has several sections beginning with a brief overview of complexity theory and general comments on this theory and management. The next section discuses the factors involved in creating a sustainable competitive advantage, such as focusing on core competencies, cross-functional teams, ordinary and extraordinary management. This is followed by a discussion on managing knowledge and intellectual capital. The last section comments on three management styles that may be useful for future organizations as they deal with change. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Computer Aided Process Planning
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A 5 page paper discussing retrieval and generative computer-aided process planning (CAPP), which can be seen as CAD applied to processes. CAPP enables virtual design of the processes that will be used to produce the physical product. It is a great time- and cost-saving device that contributes to organizations’ ability to further reduce product introduction time, thereby positively affecting their relative advantage in their industries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KS-CAPPr.rtf

Concept mapping
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A paper which looks at the theory of concept mapping and the way it can be applied to the findings in three research papers from business journals, with specific reference to transnational business organisations and culturally diverse workforces. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLcmap.rtf